About Needle and Syringe Programs (NSP) 
Needle and Syringe Programs (NSP) are any programs where sterile injecting equipment is made available to people who inject drugs.
There are three main types of services:
- pharmacy based NSP
- health service based NSP (hospitals, community health centres and other related health services)
- needle and syringe exchange programs (NSEP)
Read a factsheet on Needle and Syringe Programs (PDF 52.7 KB)
Timetable for Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs and pharmacies in Perth (PDF 13 KB)
Schedule to Operational Directive - OD 0167/08 (PDF 7KB)
Needle and Syringe Program newsletter
The NSP newsletter is a biannual publication which aims to keep you informed of interesting projects and new developments relating to Needle and Syringe Programs (NSPs) in WA.
NSP Newsletter - Issue 9 (February 2012) (PDF 1.28 MB)
NSP Newsletter - Issue 8 (June 2011) (PDF 1.22 MB)
Safe disposal of needles and syringes
Generally, people who inject drugs dispose of their used injecting equipment appropriately. However, used needles and syringes are occasionally found in parks and other public places.
This can create concern for people in the community who find them.
What to do if you find a discarded needle and syringe
Frequently asked questions
Read answers to frequently asked questions about Needle and Syringe Programs.
How to apply to operate an approved Needle and Syringe Program (NSP)
Visit the how to apply to operate an approved Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) webpage for more information.
Needle and Syringe Program factsheets
Read factsheets on Needle and Syringe Program topics.
Contact the Department of Health Needle and Syringe Program
Email: NSP@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: +61 8 9388 4841
